1954 Map of Chassahowitzka

About this map

Chassahowitzka sits at the edge of a massive coastal wetland system where the Chassahowitzka River meets the Gulf of Mexico. This map, based on mid-century surveys with updates through the 1980s, documents the intricate drainage of the Chassahowitzka Swamp, characterized by a complex network of tidally influenced streams such as Potter Creek, Baird Creek, and Crawford Creek. A notable detail of the changing landscape is the Bridge (Abandoned) located north of the settlement, suggesting an older route once used before modern infrastructure corridors like Highway 19 and Highway 98 were established.